Team Charleston C-17s salute medical professionals with flyover

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Video by Master Sgt. Scott Mathews

Team Charleston C-17s salute medical professionals with flyover

315th Airlift Wing

May 15, 2020 | 0:43

Two C-17 Globemaster IIIs from Joint Base Charleston’s 437th and 315th Airlift Wings here saluted local medical professionals and first responders during a flyover Friday.

As a part of the U.S. Air Force’s OPERATION: AMERICA STRONG to salute those at the forefront of the COVID-19 response, the aircraft departed Joint Base Charleston and flew over the Trident Medical Center, the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, the Medical University of South Carolina, Roper St. Francis Healthcare downtown, the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center and East Cooper Medical Center.

“Seeing the community’s support during these uncertain times means so much to us,” said Jennique Richter, a registered nurse at Roper Hospital. “ A lot of us are nervous going into work, not sure what to expect, but knowing the community is thankful for what we are doing, really keeps us going. The flyover is such a thoughtful way to honor us, while following social distance guidelines.”

Major Andrew Vega, a pilot with the 317th Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Charleston who flew one of the C-17’s that took part in Friday’s flyover, was proud to make the flight in support of our medical professionals and first responders.